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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.8°C | 1.9°C | 65.3 mm | 13 | 4.3 h | 23.1 km/h | – |
| Feb | 8.9°C | 2.5°C | 52.7 mm | 11 | 5.5 h | 25.7 km/h | – |
| Mar | 11°C | 3.6°C | 52.5 mm | 12 | 6.8 h | 23.7 km/h | – |
| Apr | 13.9°C | 4.9°C | 40.1 mm | 10 | 9.6 h | 19.8 km/h | – |
| May | 17.2°C | 8.3°C | 57.8 mm | 12 | 10.6 h | 20.5 km/h | – |
| Jun | 20.8°C | 11.9°C | 61.8 mm | 11 | 11.2 h | 19.6 km/h | – |
| Jul | 22.7°C | 14.1°C | 56.5 mm | 11 | 11.4 h | 20.1 km/h | – |
| Aug | 21.9°C | 13.6°C | 63.5 mm | 10 | 10.0 h | 19.9 km/h | – |
| Sep | 19.7°C | 11.6°C | 48.1 mm | 10 | 8.4 h | 19.3 km/h | – |
| Oct | 15.5°C | 9°C | 76.5 mm | 12 | 6.2 h | 22 km/h | – |
| Nov | 11°C | 5.3°C | 69.9 mm | 13 | 4.5 h | 22.2 km/h | – |
| Dec | 9.1°C | 3.9°C | 65.2 mm | 12 | 3.6 h | 23.4 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit London
London (UK) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 11 °C. Daytime highs average 15 °C, while nights cool to about 8 °C. The destination sees roughly 710 mm of rainfall per year and 7.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the British Museum and the Shard sky-view. Plus markets in Camden, pubs in Notting Hill and the West End musical scene.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: July is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 22.7 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 1.9 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in January (13 rainy days), driest month is April (10).
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Frequently asked questions about London
When is the best time to visit London?
The best time to visit London: March to November – best in September (avg. 15.7 °C, 10 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in London?
The warmest month is July with an average of 18.4 °C and daytime highs around 22.7 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 4.9 °C and night-time lows around 1.9 °C.
How many rainy days does London have?
January has the most rainy days with 13 rainy days. The driest month is April with 10 rainy days.